Bundesliga: Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig clash in season opener - When and where to watch live in India

The Bundesliga returns on Friday night with a high-profile clash as Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena to kick off the 2025/26 season. Defending champions Bayern enter the campaign under scrutiny, with several senior departures, including the likes of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman, which leaves questions about the squad’s depth.Adding to the concern, star midfielder Jamal Musiala has been ruled out for six months with a serious injury sustained during the Club World Cup. The opening fixture against Leipzig will provide an early measure of Bayern’s strength in the new campaign. RB Leipzig, meanwhile, arrive with the reputation of being one of the league’s most unpredictable teams. They will be looking to exploit the uncertainty surrounding Bayern’s line-up and make a statement in the very first match of the season.Live Streaming - The 2025/26 season of the Bundesliga and the Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Bundesliga season opener will be streamed live on the Sony Liv app and website.Broadcast - The competition will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD).Defending champions Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig will kick off the Bundesliga season at Allianz Arena on Friday (Saturday, 12:00 AM IST, August 23)The league season will commence on August 22 (August 23, 12:00 AM IST) as Bayern host Leipzig. The final set of games on matchday 34 of the 2025/26 campaign are scheduled for May 16, 2026. With Bayern aiming to maintain their dominance and Leipzig eager to challenge the champions, the Bundesliga opener sets the stage for what promises to be another gripping season in German football.